The enhanced schedule addresses long-standing complaints from both tourists and Romans about limited late-night public transit options, particularly during the summer months when outdoor dining, evening strolls, and nightlife activities extend well past midnight. Metro Line B serves several areas popular with visitors, connecting Termini Station (Rome's main railway hub) with the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piramide (for connections to Ostia beach), EUR district, and continuing northeast to residential neighborhoods. The line intersects with Line A at Termini, creating the backbone of Rome's metro network. The extended hours mean tourists can now take evening tours of illuminated monuments, enjoy dinner in Trastevere or Testaccio, or experience Rome's nightlife with the confidence of reliable metro service for the return journey. ATAC officials cite both practical and strategic reasons for the service expansion. Rome welcomes its highest visitor numbers during summer months, creating demand for extended transportation options. Additionally, the initiative aims to reduce reliance on taxis and ride-sharing services, decrease traffic congestion in the historic center, and provide more sustainable transportation alternatives during peak season. Train frequency during extended hours will be every 15 minutes until 12:30 AM, then every 20 minutes until the final departures at 1:30 AM from terminal stations. The extended service applies to the entire B line, including both the B and B1 branches. Standard ATAC tickets remain valid for the extended service, with single rides costing €1.50, day passes €7, and three-day tourist passes €18. Safety has been a priority in planning the extended service, with ATAC announcing increased security presence on trains and at stations during late-night hours. Additional staff will be deployed to assist travelers with route planning and ensure smooth operations. Stations will maintain full lighting and information services throughout the extended hours. For visitors planning summer trips to Rome, this enhancement means greater flexibility in scheduling evening activities without worrying about metro service ending too early. Popular evening activities like dining at Testaccio's restaurants, watching sunset from Gianicolo Hill, or exploring Trastevere's bars now become more accessible for those staying in neighborhoods along the B line. The extended summer schedule represents part of Rome's broader effort to improve infrastructure and services for the growing number of international visitors while also benefiting local residents. If the summer pilot program proves successful, ATAC has indicated it may consider making extended weekend hours permanent throughout the year.